The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is yet to officially name the new Super Eagles coach, leaving the Nigerian football community in suspense as speculation mounts within the media, Soccernet.ng reports.
Despite widespread rumours and reports from various sources, the NFF has remained silent on the matter, triggering anticipation for an official statement.
According to reliable sources, as reported by Tobi Adepoji, the NFF Technical Committee has presented two options to the NFF Executive Committee for consideration.
The first option entails appointing a foreign coach from a shortlist of three candidates, provided the NFF's financial situation allows for such an investment.
Alternatively, the NFF could opt for an indigenous coach, with notable figures like Finidi George and Emmanuel Amunike being touted as potential candidates for the role.
Recently, some sources revealed that Amuneke will be announced the head coach of the Super Eagles. But the Director of Comms for the NFF, Ademola Olajire has frowned at this via a comment made on Sports World WhatsApp group.
Also, conflicting reports from different sources have added to the uncertainty surrounding the appointment.
While some sources suggest names like Finidi George and Amuneke, others provide different candidates, which further makes the decision-making process complex.
Behind the scenes, there appears to be a political undercurrent influencing the appointment of an indigenous coach. While one candidate, Finidi, seems indifferent about the position, Amuneke is reportedly actively campaigning for the role, utilizing all available resources to secure the position.
The lack of clarity from the NFF has intensify speculation and rumours, with Nigerian football community eagerly awaiting an official announcement.
Many within the football community believe that the NFF must make a statement soon to allow the appointed coach to begin preparations for the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Financial considerations also play a significant role in the decision-making process, with doubts raised about the NFF's ability to afford a foreign coach. Given the potential budget constraints, it is widely speculated that the NFF may lean towards appointing an indigenous coach to lead the Super Eagles.
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Super Eagles stand-in captain William Ekong has lend his voice to the debate whether a foreign or local coach should head the national team.
Ekong was first capped by Stephen Keshi had he has played under several other local coaches like Augustine Eguavoen and Samson Siasia.
He also worked with foreign coaches like Gernot Rohr and Jose Peseiro.
“The ideal situation is for a Nigerian to lead our team,” he told Eagle7fm
“Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire have done well under their own coaches.
“The coaches already understand the culture and players and can easily relate to the team.
“But you cannot also dismiss a foreign coach.
“My experience with Rohr was very good, also Peseiro.
“It (appointment) should not be based on nationality and identities.
“We should decide on what is best for team because we want to win the AFCON and go farther at the World Cup.”
Tags: 2023 AFCONAustin EguavoenGernot RohrJose PeseiroSamson SiasiaStephen KeshiSuper EaglesWilliam Ekong
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Akogun Femi Jimbola JP 20 hours ago
Good and supportive advice from Ekong. Anything contrary to this advice is going to be excise in futility. If the minister of sport sacrifice his conscience for tribalism that will be horrible for the country at this time. Amunike is very rebellious and tribal bigot.
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Bestsport 6 hours ago
Amuneke! Former Africa footballer of year, Former nation Cup and Olympic Gold medal winner, played and scored world Cup goals for Nigeria, played in Nigeria local league and knows our league, won multiple trophy in Africa and European league as a vital player, Former Barcelona winger, sporting Lisbon player, Has seen it all as a player and manager, has tasted success and failures and learned from them to become solid and better manager, brand and styles of football is like Barcelona and exciting,! Nigeria under 17 world Cup winning coach against world class coaches from other countries, Former Tanzania manager and qualified them for afcon after over 40 years of failure, No present Nigeria players is bigger than amuneke to become a problem, they will sit and listen and learn from the best ever Nigeria has to offer presently, A lovely living legend, Give him just 2 years contract let us observe him,, westerhof needed 5 years to win afcon, rohr dubiously was given 5 years of failure, peseiro got 2 years of disappointment result and style of play, Keshi was a success, siasia was successful and now amuneke will follow that trend,, the answer to Nigeria winning again and to our domestic and international football success is in amuneke hands and head of oil and grace that brings back victory and trophies! NFF PRESIDENT JUST GIVE HIM 2 YEARS UNA HEAR? God and thunder go fire those nff members and officials and technical incompetent committee that were negotiating and soliciting for a foreign failure coaches after taking bribe and lining up oyibo salary kick back, amuneke, Michael nsien and finidi as coaches! Nigerians are very satisfied and happy with that trio!!!! God bless Nigeria and Nigerians oh! Our own na our own oh!!!
let them borrow money and give us a quality coach. that’s my own.